2011 Lexus RX 450h Owners Manual - Page 242

2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. n Starting the hybrid system →P. 168 n Driving STEP 1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 173) STEP 2 Release the parking brake. (→P. 182) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. n Stopping STEP 1 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. STEP 2 If necessary, set the parking brake. STEP 3 If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 173) n Parking the vehicle STEP 1 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. STEP 2 Set the parking brake. (→P. 182) STEP 3 Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 173) If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. STEP 4 STEP 5 Press the "POWER" switch to stop the hybrid system. Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. Starting off on a steep uphill STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. 158